In-house Counsel

Saab AB; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab Brasil is seeking a mid-level in-house counsel to join our legal team, focusing on contracts, proposals, and customer negotiations. You will work closely with business units across Brazil and with international teams on the Gripen programme, delivering practical, business-minded legal support.

The role requires a Brazilian-law degree, OAB registration, and strong English proficiency. The position is hybrid (four days in the office, one day remote per week) with an expected start in January

Qualifications

• A degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Solid experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in public contracts, public procurement and tender processes.
• Strong understanding of Brazilian public procurement legislation, including Law 14.133/2021.
• Commercial mindset and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Fluency in English for meetings, negotiations, document review and interaction with the international legal team.
• A generalist legal background, with the ability to handle matters independently and recognise when specialist support is needed.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills, combined with business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire contract lifecycle, from legal analysis and proposal preparation to negotiation and ongoing contract oversight.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, participate in customer meetings and help develop solutions that meet business needs.
• Support public procurement and tender processes, particularly opportunities involving the Armed Forces.
• Identify legal risks and propose alternatives to protect the company’s legal interests and secure better contractual terms.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to business teams and senior leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
• Take direct responsibility for compliance matters, supporting adherence to regulations, internal policies and ethical standards.
• Support corporate, governance and other legal matters related to the business.
• Collaborate with different Saab teams in Brazil and abroad, with potential involvement in contracts and other matters related to the Gripen programme.
• Help establish and improve local legal processes.

Job description

We are hiring a Mid-level In-house Counsel for Saab Brasil!

We are looking for a legal generalist with strong experience in contracts and business acumen to take on a newly created mid-level role within our legal structure in Brazil.

You will work closely with our business teams, providing legal support for proposals, contracts and customer negotiations.

Work arrangement: Four days in the office and one day working from home per week.
Expected start date: January 2027

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the entire contract lifecycle, from legal analysis and proposal preparation to negotiation and ongoing contract oversight.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, participate in customer meetings and help develop solutions that meet business needs.
• Support public procurement and tender processes, particularly opportunities involving the Armed Forces.
• Identify legal risks and propose alternatives to protect the company’s legal interests and secure better contractual terms.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to business teams and senior leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
• Take direct responsibility for compliance matters, supporting adherence to regulations, internal policies and ethical standards.
• Support corporate, governance and other legal matters related to the business.
• Collaborate with different Saab teams in Brazil and abroad, with potential involvement in contracts and other matters related to the Gripen programme.
• Help establish and improve local legal processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Solid experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in public contracts, public procurement and tender processes.
• Strong understanding of Brazilian public procurement legislation, including Law 14.133/2021.
• Commercial mindset and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Fluency in English for meetings, negotiations, document review and interaction with the international legal team.
• A generalist legal background, with the ability to handle matters independently and recognise when specialist support is needed.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills, combined with business acumen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the defense industry or in projects and contracts involving the Armed Forces.
• Experience working in international environments and with international agreements.
• Spanish language skills.
• A postgraduate qualification in Law.

This is an opportunity to help shape our local legal function and contribute to projects in an international defense and security environment.